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:: What is Amtgard
:: How is it played?
:: Who Plays?
:: Where's Amtgard?
:: Why Participate?
:: When is it played?
:: Other LARPs

[ About :: Why Participate ]

Safety: Weapons are checked regularly by a guild of referees (Reeves) and there are strict rules on safety (such as shots to the head are not allowed). However, Amtgard is a contact sport (which is why waivers are required) and injuries, though rare, can happen.

Generally, Amtgard combat is safe, recreational, and entertaining. But most of all Amtgard is fun to play!

There are many other reasons to join. Many participate for the experience of the reconstruction of medieval elements and the live action roleplaying & combat (LARPC), or just want something to do over the weekend. Amtgard can be viewed as a sport (but with roleplaying aspects); people have some of the same basic reasons to play football, soccer, baseball, or paintball - some people prefer Amtgard above all the others.

Amtgard, however, is much more than the battlegames. In addition to the feasts and quests, Amtgard holds conventions, campouts, arts and sciences competitions, live performances such as bardic singing and belly dancing, gaming tourneys, workshops (how to build armor, etc.) and so on. Amtgard is a very diverse group with many interests among its members.

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